TEAM TALK

Get to know your new teachers with a short Q and A below.  Don't forget they're coming to the summer workshops too (details below)!

​Miss Jessica - Woldingham
1.What is your favourite ballet or show?
My favourite ballet is Serenade by George Balanchine, the music is beautiful and I love the fast paced movements of the dancers!
2.What age did you start dancing?
I started dancing when I was three.
3.Who is your dancing idol?
I really enjoy watching Lauren Cuthbertson of the Royal Ballet for her academic lines and precision! I also love watching Tiler Peck of NYCB for her quick foot work and athleticism!
4.What was the best costume you've got to wear?
I was doing a court dance. I got to wear a beautiful handmade style court dress and we got to use fans in the dance!

Miss Samantha - Woldingham
1.What is your favourite ballet or show?
My favourite ballet is 'Elite Syncopations'.
2.What age did you start dancing?
I started dancing at 3 years old.
3.Who is your dancing idol?
My dancing idol is Sylvie Guillem.
4.What was the best costume you've got to wear?
My favourite costume was the Sugarplum Fairy, from the Nutcracker.

Miss Amy - Bletchingley
1. What is your favourite ballet or show?
I enjoy, love and appreciate all genres of dance, so this is a very tricky question indeed. I was lucky enough to see Wayne McGregor’s premiere of “Infra”. It was totally breath taking - both the movement and Max Richter’s score truly moved my soul. I also really enjoyed “An American in Paris” on a recent visit to NYC. Christopher Wheeldon’s choreography was absolutely spot on. 
2. What age did you start dancing? 
I think I was about five. I honestly can’t remember a time when I wasn’t dancing!
3. Who is your dancing idol?
Without hesitation; Mikhail Baryshnikov. His artistry, technique and work ethic are unsurpassed. To quote him:
“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself.” 
4. What was the best costume you've got to wear?
During my work in Kenya, I performed in a maasai tribe costume. It was a lot of fun! I love all the brightly coloured beads.

Which new teacher is this?